1. FTP - File Transfer Protocol
CIS 375
FTP - File Transfer Protocol

2. About FTP
What is FTP?
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
FTP is built on a client-server model architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.[1] FTP users may authenticate themselves with a clear-text sign-in protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it. For secure transmission that protects the username and password, and encrypts the content, FTP is often secured with SSL/TLS (FTPS). SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is sometimes also used instead; it is technologically different.
The first FTP client applications were command-line programs developed before operating systems had graphical user interfaces, and are still shipped with most Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.[2][3] Many FTP clients and automation utilities have since been developed for desktops, servers, mobile devices, and hardware, and FTP has been incorporated into productivity applications, such as web page editors.

3. FTP Clients/Servers FTP Servers FTP Clients
The FTP server is the machine that provides the files to the clients and holds the account(s) – settings and permissions
FTP Clients
Software used to connect to an FTP server and access resources/files (add, delete, modify)
FTP Clients can be specialized software, or a web browser (windows explorer can upload files through FTP, Browsers are read only)
Free FTP Client/Server Software:

4. Setting Up an FTP Server
Download the FTP Server software and install (double-click the executable file)

5. FTP Server Interface
FTP Server Configuration

6. FTP Users
FTP Users Panel
Add Users

7. FTP Home Folder/Permissions
Set FTP Home Folder and Permissions for Users

8. Other FTP Settings
FTP Speed Limits
IP Filtering

9. FTP Settings/Configuration

10. Windows Firewall
Window Firewall Control Panel

11. FTP Firewall Settings

12. Windows Firewall Advanced
Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
Profiles, Policies, Rules, etc…

13. Advanced Firewall Configuration

14. Local File Permissions
(right-click network icon - troubleshoot)